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Best Valentine Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 47 students in Valentine, NE (there are 6 public schools, serving 628 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Valentine, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Valentine, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Private Schools in Valentine, NE (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School Photo - Your child's academic classroom setting
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
224 N Government St
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-2745
Gr: PK-8 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Valentine, Nebraska Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
810 W 3rd Street
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 376-3593
Gr: K-8 | 8 students

Overview

This Town (Valentine)
This State (NE)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
47 Students
41,494 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
2 Teachers
3,087 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,200
$7,701

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.53
# American Indian Students
n/a
225 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,131 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
3,181 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,769 Students
% Black Students
n/a
4%
# White Students
18 Students
27,356 Students
% White Students
38%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
74 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
21 Students
7,758 Students
% of Others Students
45%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Valentine, NE?
1 private schools are located in Valentine, NE.
What percentage of students in Valentine go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Valentine are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Valentine?
100% of private schools in Valentine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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